The drug "Fluconazole": instruction, description, application.

The drug "Fluconazole" instructions for use characterizes as an antifungal agent belonging to the category of so-called triazole compounds. Pharmacological action of the drug is due to its pronounced antifungal activity, due to which the body specifically inhibits the synthesis of fungal sterols due to a violation of the integrity of their cell walls.

Forms of production of the drug "Fluconazole" instruction for use calls:

• Capsules for oral administration;
• Intravaginal suppositories;
• pills;
• Powder for the preparation of suspensions;
• Solution for infusion.

The purpose of this or that form of the drug is due, first of all, to the specificity of the fungal lesion.

Indications for use

The wide spectrum of action of this drug allows to use it as a part of complex or auxiliary therapy, and as the main course of treatment. The main diseases in which the drug "Fluconazole" is included in the treatment are:

• Balanitis;
• Acute vaginal candidiasis;
• Prevention of fungal lesions of the skin due to the use of radiation or chemotherapy;
• Candidiasis of the mucous membranes of the mouth, as well as the esophagus and pharynx;
• Bronchopulmonary candidiasis;
• Prevention of fungal infections;
• Disseminated candidiasis;
• Prevention of cryptococcal infection (eg, in HIV-infected patients).

Vaginal candidiasis is the most common disease in which the drug "Fluconazole" is used. Candles, contrary to the commonly held opinion, are not always an ideal means of treating it, because their local action can not often block the development of a fungal infection in the body. Therefore, before making a decision on the choice of a particular form of the drug, it is necessary to get consultations of a gynecologist, who will give an opinion only after a detailed examination and obtaining of laboratory test data.

The drug Fluconazole: a description of side effects and contraindications

Absolutely contraindicated use of this drug in early childhood (possible reactions to admission before the age of 6 months are not scientifically studied), as well as during pregnancy. If reception should be prescribed during lactation, breastfeeding should be interrupted until the remnants of the drug are completely removed from the body.

With caution should take the drug to patients with kidney and liver damage (including chronic alcoholism), as well as individuals with increased sensitivity to the components of the drug.

To the side effects arising from the administration of the drug Fluconazole, the instructions for use include the following manifestations:

• Allergic reactions (rash, sometimes - eczema);
• Rapid fatigue, headache, convulsions;
• Nausea, diarrhea, decreased appetite;
• Toothache or pain in the abdomen;
• Impaired liver and kidney function;
• alopecia.

In the treatment of vaginal candidiasis with the help of this drug should refrain from regular sexual life until complete cure. Also, the administration of the medicinal antifungal agent Fluconazole recommends the use of the instructions for the simultaneous administration of two partners, since this will help to avoid relapse. During treatment, it is necessary to completely eliminate the intake of alcohol, fatty and spicy food, in order to minimize the burden on the liver.

The usual dose for the treatment of candidiasis in adults is 400 mg on the first day, and further 200-400 mg per day. The duration of treatment is determined by a specialist, depending on the degree of fungal lesions. With long-term treatment, periodic monitoring of kidney and liver functions is necessary.